Michael Essien has handed under-pressure Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas some good news after returning to light training. Sportsmail can reveal the Ghana international, who has been missing so far this season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, has also started ball work again. The 28-year-old participated in various passing and dribbling drills on Friday under the watchful eye of ...Full Story »

Michael Essien's latest injury setback has put his club and country on a collision course.Chelsea have ruled out the midfield star for at least six months after he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.And Ghana are worried Essien, who recently ended a 16-month international exile, will now miss next year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Crocked: Michael Essien (left) was ru...Full Story »

Chelsea's injury-plagued midfielder Michael Essien has suffered another blow after hurting his right knee during pre-season training, the London club confirmed on Friday. The 28-year-old Ghana international, who missed much of the 2008/2009 campaign after sustaining anterior cruciate ligament damage, will now be assessed by the club's medical staff before any further prognosis. "Michael Essi...Full Story »

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien ended his international football exile this weekend to help Ghana defeat Congo 3-1 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Appearing in the colours of the Black Stars for the first time since January last year, Essien was denied a goal by the woodwork during the first half before being taken off when the three points were secure. Essien has...Full Story »

ACCRA, June 1 (Reuters) - Michael Essien is set to play his first international for 18 months on Friday, his return bringing joy to Ghana’s new coach Goran Stevanovic. “When I took this job I made his return a priority and he promised he would return in June which is what he has done,” Stevanovic told the Ghana Football Association website . “He is a great player and a ...Full Story »

Chelsea are bracing themselves for a £25million bid from AC Milan for midfield general Michael Essien. Could be a Ghana: AC Milan want to prize Michael Essien away from Chelsea The Blues are currently gearing up for a must-win clash against Manchester United on Sunday, while Milan, who are all but assured of being crowned Italian league champions, are already beginning preparations for n...Full Story »